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Medicare Program; Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) Coverage Pathway
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new way to speed up Medicare coverage for new medical technologies called the RAPID coverage pathway. This change affects healthcare providers and patients who rely on innovative devices. CMS is asking for public feedback on this new process, which aims to make it easier and faster for eligible technologies to receive national coverage under Medicare. Agents should stay informed about this development and consider how it may impact their clients.
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This notice with comment period provides information to the public on the process CMS will use to provide accelerated Medicare coverage through the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device (RAPID) coverage pathway for new innovative technologies. The RAPID coverage pathway leverages existing processes to provide expedited national Medicare coverage for eligible technologies. This notice with comment period solicits public comment on the proposed RAPID coverage pathway.